Strolling Magic Exposed
By J.L. Siefers, Fri Dec 9th

b>"Find out insider secrets of performing strolling magic."

An Interview with Magician Jim Pace.

Interviewed By J.L. Siefers, Learn-Great-Magic-Tricks.com

[J.L.] What kind of tricks do you use when doing strollingmagic?

[Jim] I will use coins, cards, mini linking rings, rubber bands,string, glassware, watches, fingertips, napkins, table knives,dollar bills and pretty much anything that will resetimmediately.

[J.L.] How do you approach a group of people?

[Jim] My methods differ depending on how I feel about the table.Sometimes I will just hand a piece of flash paper to someone ina group. I will take it back...not saying a word then light iton fire, where it turns into a silver dollar. Sometimes I willtake my handkerchief and ask who ordered the glass of water. Iwill produce a bottle of water then set it down on the table forpeople to see, I say "..no...that is not it, this is!" I producea glass of water. I want them to know that I am the magicianright away. I really do not like asking for permission toperform my magic. That in mind if you would like to carry thesame thoughts...be careful, not every one likes magic. You mustlearn how to read people before you become seemingly reckless.

[J.L.] Does your approach change if there are children in thegroup?

[Jim] Yes, depending on the age. From 5 years and up I willpluck a coin from the air and proceed to do Miser's dream andplace them into the parents open hands. Every once in a while Iwill take one from the kids ear or elbow and then once I havetheir confidence I will make a shower of coins fall from thekids nose. It always gets a laugh and laughs are important inthis field.

[J.L.] What advice do you have for the opening effect?

[Jim] The magician's opener should be short and visual. Yourtable should know who you are within the first moments of yourapproach.

[J.L.] What advice do you have for the closing effect?

[Jim] A closing effect should be strong and visual. It shouldalso represent who you are or the establishment from where youare working, such as a business card trick, or a card trick thatspells the name of the restaurant you are at. Perhaps the HotLeads wallet although not a trick could be used as a closer. Itis visual and your client will remember you for the rest oftheir lives.

[J.L.] How do you dress for strolling magic?

[Jim] Either a tux, a sport coat and nice slacks, or a vest andshirt with nice black pants.

[J.L.] How do you market yourself to get strolling magic jobs?

[Jim] Lao Tzo once said ..." The longest journey begins with asingle step..." Just start doing it. Go into restaurants,

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have ameal, ask questions. You will get some no's. Go to the placesthat you least like to work at first. By the time you get to theone that you like you should have a Yes in your favor. Arestaurant gig will book you more shows than you need. Try themfirst. Agents also work well for gigs in the non restaurantfield.

[J.L.] What do you do when it is clear the group does not wantto see magic?

[Jim] Leave.

[J.L.] How long do you perform for a group?

[Jim] Restaurant or strolling? I would suggest that every trickis part of a three phase routine where each builds on the otherbut each could be stopped at any time for many reasons.( foodarrives, Uncle Edward from out of town) Not more than twominutes at each trick, and each trick visual.

[J.L.] What kind of effects do you recommend that don't requirea table?

[Jim] Rope magic, mini linking rings, Misers dream, and multiplecard selections from people around the table (eight cards areselected lost and then found each in a different matter.)

[J.L.] What kind of magic tricks do you avoid when doingstrolling magic?

[Jim] Pick a card tricks. In strolling situations many peoplehave a drink in their hand and often food in the other. If thereis a card trick involved it would be from a glanced at card.

[J.L.] What kind of performer is best suited for strolling magic?

[Jim] The performer who is not shy and enjoys being around crowds

[J.L.] What kind of outs do you use when things go wrong?

[Jim] I do not pretend that a mistake never happens. I say oopsand laugh an obvious mistake off. Many times the audience isunaware that anything has gone wrong. Most the time it is onlyyou.

[J.L.] How do you handle the issue of tips?

[Jim] I do not solicit tips. I will never turn a tip down and Iwill encourage tips by performing magic with their money. I havea friend who wears a badge for his tips. it reads " I amDyslexic will work for spit!" I enjoy his badge

[J.L.] Do you pass out your business card or do other things toget more jobs while performing strolling magic?

[Jim] If you are not passing out cards, then you are not gettingwork. Pass them out at any chance. You are your best salesman.Did I mention my Hot Leads wallet as a way to pass out businesscards in a way that the client will always remember?

About the author:J.L. Siefers has been performing great magic for years.He has shown hundreds of people how to successfully learn to dogreat magic tricks. Want to learn to do magic? Click now to getyour FREE magic tricks!

Jim Pace has over thirty years of experience instrolling magic. Visit his White RabbitMagic Company